A few inches of snow caused school delays and traffic problems in the area this morning.

So far, estimates have between 2 and 3 inches of snow piling up in the county.

The storm is out of the area for now, but cold temperatures may keep the roads slick.

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FRANKLIN COUNTY >> It is likely that Franklin County will be getting a dusting of white to go with the St. Patrick's Day green today.

According to Paul Head, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, State College, radar is showing the area will get anywhere from a "coating" to 2 inches of snow today.

This is significantly less than earlier reports which called for up to 4 inches in the area.

"It looks like snow probably will be skirting along the southern border," Head said. "If it were to start, it will start by about 10 p.m. tonight."

He said the snow looks like it will continue until around 8 a.m. Monday morning.

"It may get slippery overnight because the temperature may be cold," Head said, stating that the county will be below freezing during this time frame and said this is also impacted due to losing an hour of sunlight because of daylight savings time.

Other areas in the south, such as Virginia, will be receiving more but less will be seen north of Harrisburg, he said.

The snow is on the heels of arctic air coming across Pennsylvania.

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Accuweather is releasing similar reports, stating that farther north such as New York City, snow may fall but the cold, dry air over the northeast is expected to keep snow south.

Accuweather is reporting that milder weather will return this week, with rain and temperatures in the mid 40s on Wednesday and a high of 48 with cloudy and windy conditions on Thursday.